This is a subjective question. For the average player, a well made production cue is certainly as good as a custom cue. However, the player cannot change the handling or feel of the cue, a big difference with a custom cue, which can be designed for exactly the handling, feel, weight distribution, and of course, looks, that the player wants. Most production cues are much more likely to warp and otherwise deteriorate than a custom cue. However, for the difference in price, it simply means the player should take very good care of the production cue, just as if it was a custom cue that could cost 10 times as much.
The question is difficult to answer because "most business" can refer to the most cues sold, the most custom cues made, or the highest volume of sales in dollars. Custom cue makers often have a few custom cues of their own design and these can represent the majority of their sales. This is because a true custom cue, designed and made for only one owner, can take anywhere from 1 year to 3 years from the time design is started until the cue is delivered. The American Cuemaker's Association includes more than 40 cusotm cue makers, with 5 of them in the Hall of Fame. Arguably, some of these do the most business today, and include Joss Cues, Bill Schick Cues, Richard Black Custom Cues, South West Cues, and Tad Cues. However, this takes away from other popular custom cuemakers that do well today, such as Schon Cues, and more.
Alot of playstation games are made by SCEA (Sony Computer Entertainment of America), some other popular makers are Naughty Dog, Insomniac, That Game Company, and MANY others.
BCE, or British Cue Makers Ltd, began manufacturing snooker cues in the early 1970s. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality cues, catering to both amateur and professional players. BCE's commitment to craftsmanship and innovation has made it a well-known brand in the world of snooker.
Predator cues are made by various manufacturers, with notable brands including Predator Baits and Predator Fishing. These companies specialize in producing high-quality fishing gear and lures designed to attract predatory fish. Additionally, some custom lure makers may also craft specialized predator cues for anglers seeking unique designs and functionalities.
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Greener is one. There are dozens of others.
Several makers. Savage, Mossberg, Hi-Standard, Marlin, Winchester, Noble among others.
McDermott pool cues are considered to be very high quality pool cues. These cues are made with the latest technology and materials available in the world. These cues are said to lead the industry in performance, service and quality.
Tyler pool cues were made for a short time in the mid to late 1980's under the direction of Joss cues in Maryland. The cues were designed by Dan Janes, and Tyler is his daughter's name. Relatively few of the cues were made although the reason why has never been officially stated. One theory circulated is that the cues were made in the US using some amount of imported parts (possibly the ivory components of the upper level models,) and thereby lost most of their appeal to American buyers.
There are two versions of Balabushka cues - Today, they are made in Arizona under a license to use the Balabushka name. However, the original Balabushka cues were made by George Balabushka in New York City. The original cues are considered rare and expensive. With the exception of the license to use thename, there is no direct connection between the original Balabushka cues and those sold as new today.
Yes, Both. In fact, Makers Mark is the only widely available Kentucky bourbon to be made with a MAJORITY of its grain as wheat, as opposed to the others which mostly are rye.
Willie Mosconi was hired by Brunswick to promote their equipment in 1934. He was required to endorse Brunswick tables and Brunswick cues as well. The popular Brunswick cues of the era included the Master Stroke cues (introduced in the 1930's), the Willie Hoppe Titlist, and the Professional (both introduced about 1940). These cues are all highly collectible today and were made throughout Willie Mosconi's era.